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New ESP32 microcontroller can now run Linux
Original: The newest ESP32 can run Linux and it's getting close to a Raspberry Pi
Espressif's latest ESP32 chip can boot Linux, a capability once reserved for far more powerful boards like the Raspberry Pi. The news, highlighted on XDA-Developers, has sparked discussion among hobbyists and embedded engineers about whether cheap microcontrollers are closing the gap with single-board computers, and what that means for low-cost DIY and IoT projects.
Why now: The ESP32 is hugely popular with hobbyists, and the prospect of Linux on a cheap microcontroller blurring the line with the Raspberry Pi is a notable technical milestone.
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